In a recent interview with THR, executive producer Sara Goodman dished on Serena’s new adult relationship in the show.

“We really wanted her to be in an adult relationship,” she shared. “We wanted her to have that change. I guess we’ll see if she’s ready for it or not, or if this is who she belongs with. But he [Barry Watson] absolutely is the most viable love interest than we’ve ever had for her –– in a long-term way.”